St. Raphael's Vision Statement is our expression of who we are called by God to become as a sign, foretaste, and instrument of God's reign. As we embrace Christ's mission to transform the world, we are a community that is gathered, blest, broken and given so that we may continually be transformed into Christ.

Our Guiding Principles set forth the philosophy that guides this faith community on our journey.

The Key Result Areas and Goals summarize the important ways in which all commissions will work together in living out the vision.

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As you read the vision, consider the following questions:

• What is this vision calling the faith community of St. Raphael to become?
• How would we be different if we were living this vision?
• What images used in this vision are familiar and understandable to you? What elements are not familiar and you do not understand?
• How can we come to a better understanding of what this vision is calling us to become?

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PARISH VISION STATEMENT

"Jesus took bread, blest it, broke it and gave it to them." (Mk 14: 22)

We, the Catholic community of St. Raphael,
are a people being transformed into Christ.

A community gathered -
a worshipping people
called by God
formed by Scripture, Sacrament and Tradition
renewed by the Spirit
united in faith
we journey together.

A community broken -
a compassionate people
thirsting for justice
aching for peace
receiving and giving forgiveness
bringing hope to the hopeless
we struggle for wholeness.

A community blest -
a gifted people
honoring differences
respecting the dignity of all
learning and teaching
developing leaders
we grow in grace.

A community given -
a generous people
welcoming all
offering our treasures
leading with shared wisdom
responding in love
we embrace Christ's mission to transform the world.